Plyler Law Firm, P.A.

One of the penalties for driving while intoxicated in the state of North Carolina is a one-year license suspension for first-time offenders and a four-year suspension for repeat offenders. If your driver's license was not confiscated at the time of your DWI arrest, you must surrender it to the DMV. While your driving privileges are suspended, you are not allowed to drive. If you are caught driving on a suspended license by law enforcement, you face the risk of up to five years of incarceration or an increase in your suspension period.

Once your license suspension term has been fulfilled, you will receive a notice from the DMV on the steps you must take to restore your driver's license. You will be required to pay a restoration fee which is generally $75. If you did not turn in your license at the time of your suspension, the fee will include another $50 as a service fee. You will also be required to take and pass all tests, including a vision test, written test, and road test. You will also be required to provide proof that you enrolled in and completed an alcohol safety school program. Beyond this, you will generally be required to provide proof of financial responsibility to the DMV, called SR-22 insurance. This will be required for three years. If you lapse in carrying SR-22 insurance during the three-year period, your insurance carrier will be required to inform the DMV. Those who are required to install and use an ignition interlock device in their vehicles will also have to provide proof to the DMV that this has been done in order to have their license reinstated.

DWI Lawyer in Fayetteville, North Carolina

The consequences of a DWI conviction can be very disruptive and will generally have a huge impact on your life. That is why it is important to seek the services of an attorney who is well-versed in DWI defense and who can provide the legal guidance you need throughout the entire process. Those facing a first-time DWI offense often have little understanding of the procedure and requirements they will face by the court system and the DMV.

The Plyler Law Firm, serving those in the greater Fayetteville area, offers experienced and skilled legal assistance to anyone charged with DWI, whether it is a first offense, repeat offense, or a more serious offense involving injuries or fatalities. Matthew Plyler has been representing clients in DWI cases since 1993 and, with more than 20 years of experience, is deeply knowledgeable and adept in the best ways to address these charges. Find out more about your particular case and how it can be defended by contacting the firm for a free case analysis. Take advantage of the successful track record and experienced legal understanding of Mr. Plyler and his team.